Originally posted by Denny Graham:
Then all I have to do is figure out how to keep that tool from scraping off all that new paint from the rim!
On most tire machines, they teach us to assemble the tool to the wheel / tire assembly and spin the rubber to start the beads on. Most of the time, the machine is not necessary to operate as the tire will pop on from hand spinning. Provided you have good lube. With Bias tires or old stiff ones, this is not so easy to accomplish. With your machine, if you can find a way to mount the handle so it doesn't move, you could probably accomplish this. Most machines also come with plastic protectors for the "spoons" or pry bars, so that your paint doesn't chip. Maybe you can wrap your tool with duct tape or something??
